Toro Redefines Productivity with the New Groundsmaster 5900 and 5910 16-foot Rotary Mowers

With the ability to cut an acre of grass in less than five minutes, the Groundsmaster 5900 and 5910 are the next generation in Toro’s industry leading line of 16-foot area rotary mowers. Loaded with productivity boosting advantages like the Cummins turbo-diesel engine, SmartCool System with auto-reversing cooling fan, onboard InfoCenter diagnostics, climate controlled cab and more, the Groundsmaster 5900 and 5910 deliver segment-leading power, precise maneuverability, increased operator comfort and reduced noise levels.

Bloomington, Minn. (EMWNews) August 15, 2008 — The Toro Company introduces the next generation in the industry’s leading line of 16-foot area rotary mowers – the Groundsmaster 5900 and 5910.

Loaded with new productivity boosting advantages like the Cummins turbo-diesel engine, SmartCool System with auto-reversing cooling fan, onboard InfoCenter diagnostics, climate controlled cab and more, the Groundsmaster 5900 and 5910 deliver segment-leading power, precise maneuverability, increased operator comfort and reduced noise levels.

“Equipped with a 99 horsepower Cummins® Turbo Diesel engine, the Groundsmaster 5900 series can mow an acre in less than five minutes, or more than 13 acres an hour,” said Christopher Anderson, Groundsmaster associate marketing manager for Toro. “These mowers are ideal for those wanting to get the job done both quickly and comfortably.”

The mowers also come standard with a four-way adjustable seat plus an air ride suspension. The seat-mounted ControlHub offers easy fingertip actuation of controls.

“The Groundsmaster 5900’s four-wheel drive and horsepower will really help us get the done job quickly,” said Wesley Martin, a grounds maintenance supervisor in Harford, Md. “In fact, all of the new enhanced features come together to create a much more efficient, effective and productive machine.”

The Groundsmaster series also features the exclusive Toro SmartCool™ System with an auto-reversing cooling fan to help keep the engine from overheating. To reduce downtime, SmartCool briefly reverses the cooling fan to blast chaff and debris from the air intake screens before things get too hot.

To help ensure that the Groundsmaster 5900 series stays in good health, each mower is outfitted with the onboard InfoCenter diagnostics. The InfoCenter display provides critical operating information, including calibration, diagnostics and systems alerts, for machine management, system protection, trouble-shooting and safety.

“The InfoCenter is a great tool to help us make sure things are working properly,” Martin said. “In the long run, I’m sure it will help us save a lot of time and money.”

For additional comfort, the Groundsmaster 5910 offers a factory integrated climate-controlled cab, including air conditioning and heating, as well as 360 degrees of visibility.

For more information on the Groundsmaster 5900 series, visit www.toro.com/5900; contact your local Toro distributor at 800-803-8676; or write to Toro Commercial Equipment at 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420.

Note: The Groundsmaster series mowers are included in Toro’s GSA contract and are available through the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance.

About The Toro Company

The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of outdoor beautification products, support services and integrated solutions. With sales of nearly $1.9 billion in 2007, Toro is committed to providing environmentally responsible products of customer-valued quality and innovation. Since 1914, the company has built a tradition of excellence around a number of strong brands that serve a customer base that includes golf course superintendents, groundskeepers, sports field managers, landscape and irrigation contractors, fruit and vegetable growers, and homeowners. The Toro Company is headquartered at 8111 Lyndale Avenue in Bloomington, Minn. Visit the company Web site at www.thetorocompany.com.